Scholarships

The Angus Pastoral Co Scholarship

Angus Pastoral Co is a family owned operation focused on breeding, growing and finishing beef cattle of the highest caliber for domestic and export markets. The company has had a long-term goal to develop a high quality branded beef product. Kimberley Red, the company's flagship brand, was launched in 1999 and has now earned itself a reputation as a top shelf product. Kimberley Red currently supplies some of the nations leading restaurants, resorts, business clubs and retailers. The development of Signature Beef in 2006 brings into the company the marketing expertise of Managing Director Sheldon Brady. Together the group provides ownership and control of our beef from “conception to consumption” and the ability to offer customers unparalleled levels of information, assurance and product consistency. The Company runs approximately 30, 000 head over 165, 000 hectares in central and northern Queensland. The breeding operation is located at 'Carpentaria Downs', 300 km west of Townsville. Cattle are then back grounded on three properties located in the renowned Central Queensland Brigalow belt. Cattle are grain finished in the company's accredited feedlot located on “Sondella” Clermont.

Further information on this company is available on www.kimberleyred.com.au

Available to students studying Agriculture or Agriculture related courses at Farrer-

Offered to any student completing Agriculture, Primary Industries or Certificate III Beef and is likely to continue in the Beef industry on completion of their studies. Each scholarship is to the value of $4000 and will be awarded in Year 12 to assist with their tuition / boarding fees during their final year. In return students are required to fulfil Work Placement / Experience requirements with Angus Pastoral Co and on the completion of their studies commit at least one year working with Angus Pastoral Company.

This scholarship ideally suits those students seeking employment in the beef or related industries or those considering a 'gap' year before continuing with further tertiary training.

Congratulations to 2009 recipients

Congratulations to this year’s recipients, Tom Hunt and Mitchell Swain. Both are keen Certificate III Beef students and are heavily involved in all aspects of the studs operation at this school.

Tom Hunt is a Boarder from the Upper Hunter, his family run a cattle and sheep property East of Murrurundi. Tom is a keen horseman and a very successful competitor. By achieving this scholarship Tom hopes to gain further knowledge and experience in the beef industry which he hopes will be a stepping stone into a promising future.

Mitchell Swain is a Boarder from the Gunnedah District whose family run a mixed farming property. Mitchell is a keen sportsman and has always excelled with his Agricultural studies and is looking forward to the tremendous opportunities that this scholarship has to offer. He hopes to gain a higher position with Angus Pastoral or continue in the industry as a Stock and Station Agent.

Thankyou to all students who applied for this years Scholarship, as the decision certainly was not an easy one.

 Also thankyou once again to the Angus Pastoral company for their very generous scholarship offer and the particular interest they have in our school. This is a great opportunity and the School encourages any students interested in a career in the Beef industry or agriculture to apply.

Congratulations to 2008 recipients

Three year 12 students have been awarded the prestigious Angus Pastoral Company scholarship for 2008. Last year, Blair and Josie Angus made a special trip to Tamworth to interview all applicants and were so impressed, decided to award an extra scholarship in 2008.

Congratulations to Luke Evans, Allister Hamilton and Scott Henry who each have secured a $4,000 scholarship for 2008 and a working position within the company for 2009.

Luke Evans lives on the family property at Loomberah and is a keen camp drafter in his spare time.  At Farrer, his studies include Primary Industries, Beef Production Certificate III and 2U Agriculture. Luke is planning to make the most this opportunity to gain further experience in the cattle industry and eventually would like to become a Stock and Station Agent.

Allister Hamilton is a boarder from Narromine whose family run a mixed farming property. While Allister is a keen cattle handler at this school he has also excelled with his studies. Allister gained a Band 6 in 2U Agriculture in the 2007 HSC. He plans to use this opportunity as a 'gap' year before continuing to university to study Agricultural Science / Business management and hopes to become an Agriculture Teacher.

Scott Henry is also a boarder from Walcha where his family run sheep and cattle. Scott is heavily involved in cattle handling and has worked for other studs attending cattle at the RAS Royal Easter show. Scott studies Primary Industries and Extension 2 U Agriculture and is a member of the Angus Breed Society. Likewise he will use this opportunity as a 'gap' year before training to be an Agriculture teacher.

Bair and Josie Angus strongly encourage junior boys who missed out to apply again this year. Likewise, any other student studying Agriculture and or Primary Industries in Year 11 and seeking a career in Agriculture should seriously consider this great opportunity for 2009.

Tocal Judging School

Farrer offers three 'half' scholarships (you pay half and we pay half of the cost) each year for senior students to attend NEAB's prestigious Tocal judging school. The school is held during the first week of the July holidays each year and is highly recommended to all interested Beef cattle students. Written applications need to be submitted by the end of May each year and preference will be given to students who can demonstrate a benefit or need to fulfill future desires, needs and aspirations. Contact jamie.thomas@det.nsw.edu.au